{"product_id":"herman-knives-ishtar-puzzle-folding-flipper-knife-pre-owned","title":"Herman Knives Ishtar “Puzzle” folding flipper knife (pre-owned)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerman Ishtar “Puzzle”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e isn’t just a folder—it’s what happens when high-end machining meets true custom artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe signature “Puzzle” engraving transforms the titanium scales into something that feels almost architectural, while underneath lies one of the smoothest actions in the knife world. Herman’s fully in-house ceramic bearing system, paired with precision-machined components and tungsten carbide reinforcements, delivers a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuttery, hydraulic deployment that rivals anything on the market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there’s the blade—Böhler M398 at 62–63 HRC. This is next-level edge retention with real-world usability, meaning it’s not just a safe queen… but it absolutely looks like one. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ And here’s the kicker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Ishtar is produced in limited runs, and Puzzle variants are even harder to come by. Once it’s gone, you’re hunting the secondary—and paying for it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is collector-grade, user-capable, and undeniably rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📊 Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.58” (218 mm) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.74” (95 mm) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.84” (123 mm) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Böhler M398 (62–63 HRC) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~3.2 mm \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stonewash\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grade 5 Titanium w\/ “Puzzle” engraving \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Titanium frame lock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePivot System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In-house ceramic bearings + precision pivot assembly \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Titanium w\/ tungsten carbide wear components \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~4.3–4.4 oz (123–125 g) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SouthernBlades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51639380148440,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/7806\/5624\/files\/BE8A571F-86EF-4203-B6AB-4CD5DFFF87DB.jpg?v=1777758271","url":"https:\/\/southernblades.com\/products\/herman-knives-ishtar-puzzle-folding-flipper-knife-pre-owned","provider":"SouthernBlades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}